This guy has been in Hollywood for many years, and he really has some skills! Once he was up and running, he got me into a few minor problems.
First, my company was inspected by the official taxation department. I am not worried about this. Although it has affected the efficiency of my company's operation, my previous good performance and my dazzling public My image also made the tax department dare not play tricks on me. And I also learned through some channels that these are driven by Gao Qi.
Then, several agents and economic companies who were responsible for organizing ordinary actors on the set began to deliberately alienate me! At the beginning, we didn't pay much attention to it, but one day before the filming started, two economic companies that signed contracts with us suddenly called, trying to break the contract and expressing the suspension of cooperation, which made Director James Cameron angry!
It is impossible for a movie to only have a few big-name stars and formal actors! I don't know how many supporting roles and secondary roles there will be! As a result, on that day, in the empty studio, only a few celebrities showed up, and none of the dozens of extras who were scheduled to show up, directly forced the filming to be suspended!
Things started to go bad the next day! In the filming team, some people began to resign.
A famous director, of course, has his own team. For example, for some important positions such as photographer, assistant director, etc., Director Cameron of course found his most trusted old partner to take up the positions.
But the problem is, all the people who offered to resign this time were some inconspicuous little characters!
For example, three makeup artists in the makeup group suddenly resigned. Then the people in the props group asked for leave temporarily... These little people who were just like screws were suddenly absent in large numbers, which immediately caused big troubles for the crew!
And the news I got is that the heads of several economic companies, as well as those crew members who temporarily resigned, received a letter with bullets in it almost at the same time the night before!
On the third day, a prop that was supposed to be mash glass was accidentally discovered, and it turned out to be real glass! Such a thing shocked everyone! ! This was discovered by a special effects crew accidentally checking props! Afterwards, after careful investigation, it was impossible to find out who and when the package was transferred!
Just imagine the consequences: If we really took out this piece of real glass when filming... When the actor thought it was sugared glass and put it directly on it, I'm afraid he would have been seriously injured by now!
In view of this situation, I decisively ordered that the filming be suspended!
Director James Cameron also had a special taste. This time, the "tyrant" did not lose his temper, but went to me directly that night: "Someone is following you."
"I know." I met him at the dinner table. Holding a glass of red wine, I took a sip.
Director Cameron is naturally a power figure in Hollywood who has been able to control the wind and rain in Hollywood for so many years. He thought for a while and said: "If you need, I can ask an economic company to send actors tomorrow. If there are missing personnel, I can also Guaranteed to be in place within two days... But things like stealing props, replacing fake glass with real glass, I think you should call the police... Or, find out what's wrong! I don't want my people to be in a situation where they can't ensure their personal safety Work."
What he meant was to remind me, and at the same time, it was also a kind gesture to me. At the same time, he also tactfully expressed to me that he was willing to help.
I know that with an Oscar-level director like James Cameron, his contacts in Hollywood are not ordinary! However, I don't want to rely on him on this matter... because, I understand, this matter is not something he can solve.
Because, after all, Cameron is just a director after all. Although he has popularity, fame and even a lot of privileges in Hollywood...
The shooting of the film was suddenly suspended, and the news was spread, and many media with a keen sense of smell seemed to have noticed a special taste in it. I received several calls from the media requesting interviews, but they were all handled by people from the company, and I did not respond to any of them.
The external news is the internal fine-tuning of the shooting plan.
The loss to the company caused by the suspension of filming of a film is very obvious... First of all, the cost of the rented studio is one day's money if it is stopped for one day! And the schedules of those stars! There are also crew members, many of whom are paid on a daily basis.
But to the outside world, I seem to be fine, and I still attend various business activities with a high profile and continue to be exposed.
On the fifth day after filming was suspended, I secretly met a mysterious guest in a Palme d'Or restaurant that night.
This restaurant is a well-chosen meeting place. It is located about 50 kilometers away from Beverly Hills. It is a long way to drive here, so the business here is not very good. The advantage is: quiet enough!
I sat, holding a piece of coconut cake casually in my hand. And across from me, sat my honored guest tonight.
He looks much younger than on the screen, and unlike the images on many occasions, he is clean-shaven (in fact, anyone who knows him well knows that he only does not shave when he is working, because he is used to putting All the time and energy is devoted to work. And when each movie is over, he will clean up his appearance again.) His face is slender and delicate, with the logo on the bridge of his nose Glasses with sexier round lenses... His face also had a Jewish quality to it.
He was dressed in a neat suit, dark in color, and his eyes were full of wisdom.
If we count the film directors who are still alive in the world, then he may not be recognized as the most talented one. Maybe not one of the best known. It might not even be recognized as the most authoritative one...
However, he is definitely recognized as one of the biggest cards! It is also recognized NO. 1 character!
As the most influential director on the planet, he looked very humble, just sipping the coffee in front of him with a faint smile on his face.
Even so, no one or any filmmaker would dare to show the slightest disrespect in front of him.
Because, he is now recognized in Hollywood as the godfather director of the film industry, the boss of the film company, and the authority among the authorities... Steven Spielberg!
Now, no one can deny Spielberg's status in the film industry. He may not be a master of film art who can convince everyone, but he is a powerful figure, but he can definitely convince everyone! The almost dazzling series of classic film works, coupled with the status of the "DreamWorks" company he founded in Hollywood over the years.
And the most important point... He is a Jew! !
Everyone knows that one-third of the wealth of Americans is in the pockets of Jews! Among the top elites in the United States, the Jews occupy a huge force that cannot be ignored! And Spielberg, who is a Jewish film giant, and his "Schindler's List" for Jews, pushed his status in the Jewish circle to an extremely high level!
It can even be said that Spielberg is a representative of the Jewish group in Hollywood!
Moreover, he is also a veritable godfather in the film industry... For example, Drew Barrymore, the recognized Hollywood slutty girl, this drug addict, alcoholic, private life, and at the same time rebellious problem actress, only in front of Spielberg. Be silent! Because Spielberg is her godfather! Similarly, there are a large number of Hollywood stars who have maintained absolute respect for Spielberg!
Arguably, if Spielberg wants to do something in Hollywood... there's very little he can't do!
In the last century, someone once compared James Cameron and Spielberg, because James relied on the momentum of "Titanic" to sweep the world, and it can indeed be said that he is close to Spiel in terms of pure film career achievements. Borg... But James is still just staying in the role of pure director. As for Spielberg, he not only has the talent of a film director, but also has sufficient business genius and other skills... All of these have long made him a godfather-level film giant.
In Hollywood, no one can say "no" to Spielberg.
There are also legends that he is a member of the most mysterious and powerful elite organization "Jewish Freemasonry" among the Jews!
It's not the first time I've met Spielberg. I had a quick meeting with him at an event before, and we just had a brief conversation.
"Chen, I think I already understand what you mean." The giant's voice was very gentle, with a touch of bookishness: "But what makes me doubt is how much sincerity you can show." He glanced at me and smiled peacefully: "Oh, please don't get me wrong. I am very interested in your proposal. I have always been interested in filming such a real-life event that shocked the world. Yes. Moreover, I also believe in James' directing ability... "
"It's very simple." I looked at him, without trying to go around the corner: "Stephen, I think you understand that I'm in trouble now. Those mafia vampires are after me. I don't want to have anything to do with them! Recently I The series of troubles that my company has run into is for all to see. Every day that the movie stops, I lose a lot of money. But I don't plan to have anything to do with the Mafia... I thought about it for a long time, even if it is To make friends, I'd rather work with Jewish friends in good standing!"
I am careful to bite the word "Jewish friends" very hard.
Sure enough, Spielberg laughed, but he is not the kind of fool who would faint after a few words of praise. This shrewd giant said in his special very slow tone: "Well, frankly, I like you too, Chan. I think you're a nice guy, and all Hollywood owes you a big favor right now... Of course, at the same time I hate the Mafia. But that's not enough for me to come forward Help you ward off those troubles... You know, if you want to find a shield, you have to pay a price." He looked at me with a playful smile, and at the same time picked up the spoon and gently stirred the coffee cup a few times.
I didn't hesitate anymore, and put forward my conditions straightforwardly: "The authoritative estimate of the risk rate of the current movie is less than 5%. Conditions, I would like to invite your "Dream Factory" to invest in this movie! I hope that all the computer special effects in this movie will be produced by "Dream Factory". As a reward, you can share this movie Thirty-five percent of the final profit—well, the final profit I'm talking about is the figure before deducting the share of the theater chain! In other words, you can get the first piece of this cake!"
Spielberg raised his eyelids, he calculated quickly, and said with a smile: "Oh, this gift is very heavy. Thirty-five percent, and it is still the figure before the theaters are divided, so estimate Come down, DreamWorks can earn at least nearly 100 million US dollars. My friend, the terms you offer are really generous."
I didn't speak, just raised my eyebrows.
The current authoritative godfather of Hollywood smiled at me, and then he shook his head: "I am very touched by your kindness, but I think this condition is really unreasonable... So, I would like to propose another condition, I don't know you Is it acceptable."
Um? I froze for a moment, isn't he satisfied
But then, to my surprise, Spielberg said his conditions with a smile: "Based on the conditions you put forward, I would like to make some modifications. In addition to using computer special effects technology to discount my DreamWorks In addition to the investment, we are willing to provide another 10 million US dollars in cash for filming investment. I think the final profit distribution, 30%, is enough to satisfy me and my collaborators. Dear Chen, you What do you see?"
faint!
He actually lowered the price automatically? !
"Stephen." I frowned and looked at him: "Do you understand that you automatically gave up about thirty million dollars in profits!"
But he blinked at me, and said with a gentle smile: "I just said that the whole of Hollywood owes you a big favor, dear Chen."
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After the meeting with Spielberg, I was still a little dazed on the way back...or maybe I wondered if I was dreaming just now. Spielberg is so easy to talk to. He knew that I asked him to use him as a shield, but he agreed without hesitation, and at the same time he took the initiative to lower the price? !
But then, I started getting excited!
snort! Gao Qi, keep letting the horses come over!
If you dare to continue to provoke me, it is equivalent to provoking Spielberg! In Hollywood, no one has dared to say "no" to Spielberg!
And provoking Spielberg is tantamount to provoking the Jewish group!
That is a Jewish group that even the US government dare not mess with! ! !
Gao Qi, Gao Qi, I can't compete with you in terms of power, but this trick of "driving wolf and tiger" is the thirty-six tricks passed down by our ancestors...